Chapter 180 Burning Evidence
Fengyi Palace.
Nanny Fang spoke to the Queen with a happy face.
"Empress, the Yao family has fallen. Duke Yao has been imprisoned and will be executed in three days. The entire Yao family has been exiled, and Concubine Yao has been demoted to a concubine."
The queen stood up excitedly when she heard this.
"Are you serious?"
Nanny Fang smiled and poured tea for the queen.
"It's absolutely true. Right now, Imperial Concubine Yao, oh no, I should call her Concubine Yao, is still kneeling outside the Imperial Study."
"This matter is still the work of the Fifth Prince. This old servant has made some special inquiries. It is said that during the morning court today, the Yao family led many ministers to request the emperor to appoint Prince Rong as the crown prince. His Highness the Fifth Prince produced evidence that the Yao family was secretly manufacturing salt and selling official positions. The emperor was furious and ordered punishment in public."
The queen smiled happily when she heard this.
"Sure enough, Su'er is still amazing."
"Su'er is much more decisive in his actions."
Then she thought of the prince's kindness and couldn't help but sigh.
"If Che'er had the Fifth Prince's courage, he wouldn't have ended up like this..."
Seeing this, Nanny Fang hurried to persuade them.
"Your Majesty, let's not think about the past. Okay, Your Majesty, you now have another son. I can see that the Fifth Prince is thinking about you, his legitimate mother."
The queen nodded after hearing this.
"This palace really wants to treat him as a son, and has never thought of asking him to be a mother... I hope sincerity can be rewarded with sincerity."
The two were chatting when a palace maid came in and bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince has arrived."
The queen smiled when she heard this.
"Please invite the Fifth Prince in."
The fifth prince came in with a box, and the queen recognized it at a glance as the box containing lotus cakes.
"Shu'er has brought delicious food to Mother again."
Xuanyuan Su placed the box in his hand on the table and opened it.
"As I said, as long as the Queen Mother likes it, I will buy it and send it to the palace."
The queen picked up a piece of lotus cake.
"Su'er still understands mother's intentions best."
"You have to share your father's worries. He is busy with official duties. Since you are engaged to the third daughter of the Xiao family, if she has time, why not let her come to the palace to chat with the queen mother."
"Don't worry, since she is your chosen prince consort, the Queen Mother will definitely not make things difficult for her."
Xuanyuan Su smiled and spoke after hearing this.
"Mother, you are so graceful and elegant, loving and tolerant. It is a blessing for me and Shu'er to be able to enter the palace to accompany you."
Shu'er, such an intimate name, it seems that Shu'er is very satisfied with the third lady of the Xiao family. Yes, how could Fu Guang's sister be bad? She must be an excellent girl, the queen said with a smile.
"You're just sweet-talking."
Xuanyuan Su looked at the queen.
"Mother, I came here today because I have something to discuss with you."
Upon hearing this, the Queen looked at him and spoke.
"Oh? What's that?"
Xuanyuan Su looked at the maids and nannies serving in the room.
"This matter is of great importance. Please ask your attendants to leave."
After hearing this, the queen nodded to Nanny Fang.
Nanny Fang and the palace maids retreated.
Xuanyuan Su's expression became serious, and the Queen spoke hurriedly upon seeing this.
"Su'er, what happened?"
"Is there something tricky about the Yao family's affairs?"
Xuanyuan Su shook his head slightly after hearing this.
"The Yao family's matter has become a foregone conclusion. I now have another very difficult matter on my hands."
As he spoke, he took out some letters and an account book from his sleeve.
"Mother, you can take a look first."
Seeing this, the queen first picked up the letter on the table and looked at it. Her face suddenly darkened, and then she picked up the account book and began to translate.
"So, the Chen family was also involved in the salt tax issue."
He looked at Xuanyuan Su with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
"Su'er, your mother is unaware of this. When your brother, the Crown Prince, was around, he was indecisive. That's why your mother has urged you to be careful with your words and actions regarding the Chen family. I didn't expect..."
Xuanyuan Su looked at the queen and spoke.
"Mother, I believe what you say."
Push those things in front of the queen.
"Give these to the Queen Mother."
The queen looked at him in surprise.
"Shu'er."
Xuanyuan Su spoke slowly.
"Mother, you said you would treat me as your own son from now on and register me under your name. I will also respect you as my own mother. The Chen family is also my mother's family, so I will naturally protect you."
"But besides being your mother's son, I am also the prince of Xuanyuan. I have to consider the foundation of the Xuanyuan court as well as the people of the world. After all, my efforts over the years have been to ensure that the people live a stable life. Therefore, I hope that your mother will allow the people on this list to find opportunities to resign."
The evidence just now was enough to have the Chen family members involved confiscated and exiled. If it was more serious, they would have suffered the same fate as the Yao family. The queen felt a little scared, but fortunately, with Fu Guang's reminder, she recognized the fifth prince.
"Don't worry, Su'er. Tomorrow, your mother will meet your grandfather. The Chen family has been too indulgent over the years. It's your mother's negligence that has caused trouble for Su'er."
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